Senior Regulatory Associate, Global Hardware Compliance

Job Description

Job Description

At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

WHOOP is seeking a Senior Regulatory Associate to lead global hardware product compliance initiatives that ensure our hardware meets the technical and legal standards required for global market access. You will drive the end-to-end process for certifications, safety approvals, and regulatory readiness, playing a key role in enabling WHOOP’s expansion into new markets. This role is highly cross-functional, partnering with teams across Hardware, Legal, Operations, and Wholesale to deliver compliant, high-performing products worldwide.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Drive the end-to-end certification process for WHOOP’s consumer electronic hardware products across multiple global markets.
• Coordinate regulatory diligence to identify required certifications by jurisdiction, including radio / telecom approvals, safety, EMC, battery, and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate directly with testing labs, certification bodies, and local registered entities to obtain timely regulatory approvals.
• Create and maintain project schedules to align product testing and certification with global market entry timelines.
• Collaborate with engineering to prepare samples for testing and approval. Ensure designs and drawings are updated to meet the distributor requirements.
• Maintain and regularly update a global compliance tracker, including certification status, renewal dates, and market-specific regulatory updates.
• Partner with product, hardware, and supply chain teams to ensure both design and manufacturing processes adhere to country-specific regulatory standards.
• Support go-to-market efforts by advising wholesale, legal, and operations teams on certification requirements for new market entry.
• Participate in distributor and retailer discussions to determine the most efficient certification and importation models for each country or region.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for compliance-related inquiries from external partners, providing required documentation and guidance as needed.
• Work closely with legal and regulatory affairs teams to interpret evolving regulations and proactively mitigate compliance-related risks.

QUALIFICATIONS :

This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.

Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in  E-verify  to determine employment eligibility.  It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.

At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is   $130,000 - $160,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training.

In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package..

These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

Learn more about WHOOP .